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A split G4? Russia backs India, Brazil for UNSC seats but shuts door on Germany, Japan

  • On Saturday at the United Nations General Assembly, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov backed India's candidacy for a permanent Security Council seat while opposing additional Western representation.
  • Sierra Leone President Julius Maada Bio highlighted the institution's anachronistic nature, noting it still reflects the world of 1945, as the G4 alliance continues advocating for structural reform.
  • Mauritian Foreign Minister Dhananjay Ramful and Portuguese Prime Minister Luis Montenegro echoed support for India's candidacy, while Africa remains without a permanent seat despite more than 1.6 billion people.
  • Reforming the Council requires a two-thirds majority vote in the General Assembly and concurrence from China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States, who hold veto powers.
  • India continues to anchor its case on its massive population and rapid economic growth, serving as a primary voice for the Global South while urging rapid structural changes.
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Jovem Pan News broke the news on Saturday, September 26, 2026.
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